Simon E. Lantz
American politician and farmer (1872-1952)
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Simon Everett Lantz (April 12, 1872 – December 27, 1952) was an American farmer, livestock breeder, and politician.
BornSimon Everett Lantz
April 12, 1872
April 12, 1872
Carlock, Illinois
DiedDecember 27, 1952 (aged 80)
Peoria, Illinois
EducationUniversity of Illinois
Simon E. Lantz | |
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| Member of the Illinois State Senate | |
| In office 1916–1952 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1914–1916 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Simon Everett Lantz April 12, 1872 Carlock, Illinois |
| Died | December 27, 1952 (aged 80) Peoria, Illinois |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Illinois |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Biography
Born in Carlock, Illinois, Lantz went to the public schools and University of Illinois. He lived in Congerville, Illinois and was a farmer and livestock breeder. Lantz served on the Woodford County, Illinois Board of Commissioners and was chairman of the county board. In 1915, Lantz served in the Illinois House of Representatives and was a Republican. Lantz then served in the Illinois State Senate from 1917 until his death in 1952. Lantz died in a hospital in Peoria, Illinois after suffering a heart attack at his home in Congerville.[1][2][3]
